Infection Control - Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor Operator's Manual

Introduction
• Never make significant changes to a
medication program or ignore signs and
symptoms without consulting a physician.
• Failure to follow the instructions for use
may result in inaccurate results.

Infection Control

Use universal blood precautions.* All patient
samples and materials with which they come
in contact are considered biohazards and
should be handled as if capable of transmitting
infection. Follow proper precautions in
accordance with your institution's policies
when disposing of all materials.
* Centers for Disease Control Report. Guideline for
Infection Control in Health Care Personnel. Am J
Infect Control. 1998;26:289–354.
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